Powerhouse Dynamics eMonitor4-14 User manual

eMonitor4
Installation Guide
Rev 1.8.6 –June 10, 2013

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Installation Process: Quick Overview
Please review the full Installation Guide before proceeding; this Overview provides the steps
only, but not the level of detail you will need to safely install the eMonitor. Installation should
be performed by a licensed electrician.
Step 1: Turn off the power to the home and open the circuit panel (unscrew the
cover). Connect the black wire of the power cable to an empty breaker and
the white wire to the neutral bar. Next clamp the large eMonitor sensors
onto the incoming Main power lines and then the appropriate sensors to
all other circuits being monitored, recording each circuit’s information on
the Channel Setup Worksheet as you go. Do not attempt to complete
this installation unless you are very familiar with the electrical
components and operation of the circuit breaker panel. Please refer to
the body of the Installation Guide for safety issues and complete
instructions; do not install the sensors until you have read the entire
manual.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the sensors to the eMonitor Channel ports on the
eMonitor Base Unit. If you are installing an eMonitor-24 you will also need to connect some of
the sensors to an Expansion Pod. For
an eMonitor4-44 you will need 3
Expansion Pods. Place the provided
labels on the sensors and the wire near
the connection to the eMonitor to
keep track of which circuits have been
connected to which eMonitor Channels. Connect the other end of the power cable to the
eMonitor Base Unit and find a convenient space to mount the unit inside the panel. (Make sure
the eMonitor is not powered up until all the xPods have been connected). You can then
organize the wires with the provided wire ties. Close the circuit panel, turn power back on, and
plug the eMonitor Gateway into an electrical outlet.
Step 3: Connect the eMonitor Gateway to the broadband Internet network in your home. This version of
the eMonitor requires a Wi-Fi connection unless there was a special order, as described in
Section 2.6. Once the Gateway is connected to the Internet, the LINK light should turn solid
green. In addition, it should be “discovered” by any previously unpaired eMonitor; once that
happens, the Gateway’s DATA light will turn solid green as well.
Step 4: Register and configure the eMonitor online. Please go to http://emonitor.us/setup and follow
the on-screen instructions. This process can, but need not, be completed by the person who
installed the unit, and will require a completed Channel Setup Worksheet. You will be able to
access your eMonitor Dashboard at www.emonitor.us after you complete the Registration and
Configuration process.

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eMonitor4 Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Installation Process: Quick Overview ............................................................... 2
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking the eMonitor ............................................................................................... 5
Parts & Accessories Included: ....................................................................................... 5
Required Tools............................................................................................................... 6
2. Setting up the eMonitor................................................................................................. 7
2.1 eMonitor Base Unit, Gateway, and Expansion Pods............................................. 7
2.2 The Sensors ............................................................................................................ 8
2.3 The Electrical (Circuit Breaker) Panel ..................................................................... 8
2.4 Channel Setup Worksheet...................................................................................... 9
2.5 Installing the eMonitor ......................................................................................... 12
2.6 Installing and Connecting the eMonitor Gateway ............................................... 20
3. Registering and Configuring Your eMonitor ................................................................ 25
Step 1: Contact and Location Information. ......................................................... 26
Step 2: Utility and Rate Information.................................................................... 27
Step 3: Channel Configuration............................................................................. 28
Appendices ..................................................................................................................... 34
A. How to Prioritize the Circuits to Monitor with the eMonitor ...................................... 34
B. Explanations of Fields on Channel Configuration Page ................................................ 36
C. Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................... 37
D. Support & Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 38
E. Setting up Smart Thermostats ………………………………………………………………………………….40
F. Specifications for the eMonitor .................................................................................... 44
Warnings ........................................................................................................................... 46
Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 49

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1. Getting Started
NOTE: Installation should not be started until the qualified installer has read this entire
Installation Guide.
Important Safety Information
The eMonitor is one of the first home energy management solutions that monitors all of the
circuits in your home independently, and therefore is able to provide you with a detailed view
of your electricity usage. In order to do this, sensors need to be installed on each circuit
breaker inside your electrical panel. The installation is very straightforward, and every effort
has been made to provide for the safe, secure installation of the eMonitor. However, the
installation of the eMonitor requires the cover of the main electrical circuit breaker panel to be
removed.
When this is done, there is the potential hazard of shock, burn,
or even electrocution.
Even when the Main Circuit Breaker has been turned to the
“OFF” position, there may still be areas within the circuit
breaker panel that are electrified, or “hot”. Installation should
be performed by a licensed electrician.
This model of the eMonitor is suitable for installation with 120/240V single-phase 60Hz service,
normally found in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico as well as portions of the Caribbean
and Central and South America). It is not suitable for 3-phase service, or for 230V 50Hz service
commonly found in other regions of the world. If you have 3-Phase power, you will need to
install the eMonitor c-Series rather than the eMonitor4.
All wiring in the United States must be installed in accordance with the latest adopted edition
of the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, NEC) and state or local requirements. All wiring
in Canada must be installed in accordance with the latest adopted edition of the Canadian
Electrical Code (CSA C22.2 CEC, Part I) and any provincial or local requirements.
A typical installation of a 24-channel eMonitor unit should take approximately one hour.

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Unpacking the eMonitor
Unpack the eMonitor box. Be very careful of the eMonitor Base Unit and any Expansion Pods as
they represent sensitive measuring instruments. Check to see that all parts are included in the
package. If you are missing any parts from the list, please contact your Authorized Dealer.
Parts & Accessories Included:
eMonitor Base Unit
Expansion Pod (xPod)
eMonitor Gateway
Spring-Loaded 150-Amp Sensors
Split-Core CT 50-Amp Sensors—black
Split-Core CT 20-Amp Sensors—white
Power Cable (for Base Unit)
Power Supply (for Gateway)
Installation Guide
(what you are reading now)
Wire Ties (10)
eMonitor Channel Setup Worksheet (3)

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Required Tools
• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver –small
• Flashlight (a head lamp if you have it!)
MODEL
150A CTs
50A CTs
20A CTs
xPods
eMonitor4-14
2
6
6
0
eMonitor4-14s
0
6
8
0
eMonitor4-24
2
6
16
1
eMonitor4-24s
0
6
18
1
eMonitor4-44
2
10
32
3
eMonitor4-44s
0
10
34
3
Sensors and xPods included with each model

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2. Setting up the eMonitor
2.1 eMonitor Base Unit, Gateway and Expansion Pods
The core of the eMonitor is the eMonitor Base Unit. (This will sometimes be referred to simply
as the eMonitor). Normally it is mounted inside your home’s circuit breaker panel, which must
be a UL or equivalent listed electrical distribution box. The eMonitor Base Unit is designed to
monitor your Mains (power coming in from the utility grid) and up to 12 branch circuits. It then
communicates via wireless radio (not Wi-Fi) to the eMonitor Gateway, which in turn connects
to the broadband service in your home. You can connect to the Internet either via Wi-Fi or
direct Ethernet connection, depending upon how the Gateway has been configured.
The Gateway can be mounted on the wall or on a table, and should be within about 30 feet of
the eMonitor.
Your eMonitor comes with a set of sensors that clamp on to the circuits. Generally, two sensors
are used on all Main Electric Panels to monitor power coming in through the Mains, which are
the large wires coming into the circuit panel (although the eMonitor can also monitor
additional power inputs). The remaining sensors are used to monitor individual (branch)
circuits. If you purchased an eMonitor4-24, you will also have received an eMonitor Expansion
Pod (or xPod). This also goes inside the circuit panel and can monitor 10 additional branch
circuits. It is connected to the eMonitor by a simple cable. (With an eMonitor4-44 you receive
3 xPods and their associated sensors).
On the side of the Base Unit and the xPods are ports, or Channels, for connecting the sensors.
The ports are numbered 1-14 on the Base Unit and 1-10 on each xPod. The sensors are
provided as paired sets, which connect to double ports. The sensors are marked L and R to
correspond to the odd and even channels respectively, in order to help you keep track of which
circuit has been attached to which Channel. Make sure the first xPod you install (even if you
only install 1) has the switch set to the A position; this will be explained further later.
If You Have More Than One Circuit Breaker Panel: You can install eMonitor
s-model Base Units at any sub-panel. Sub-panel installation is identical to installation at
the Main Panel, with the exception described on page 18. A single Gateway can support
up to 10 eMonitors that are in range. If some of your sub-panels are too far away from
the Gateway, you can install multiple Gateways. Appendix A will help you decide which
circuits to monitor if you decide not to install additional eMonitor Base Units or monitor
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For simplicity, this Guide will assume the installation of an eMonitor4-24; installation of other
models follows the same process.
It’s extremely important to record accurately which Channels are connected to which circuits,
using the Channel Setup Worksheet included with your unit, as described later.
2.2 The Sensors (also known as Current Transformers, or CTs)
For each circuit you wish to monitor, a sensor needs to be clamped around the wire coming out
of the breaker in the panel. You will also install a large sensor on each of the Main lines feeding
the panel. NOTE: Sensors are clamped around the insulated portion of the wire, NOT on bare
wires. When the sensor is clamped securely closed (you should hear a click), it will be loose
around the wire. This is normal.
Three types of sensors are included in the box. The number of sensors you should have was
outlined in the Parts list above. As an example, for an eMonitor-24 you will have the following
sensors:
Two large 150-Amp spring loaded sensors (connected together), intended ONLY for
measurement of the incoming (Main) power lines.
Six 50-Amp (black) sensors (3 pairs) for 240-Volt circuits which are the double breakers
designed for large electric loads, such as electric water heaters or dryers.
Sixteen 20-Amp sensors (8 pairs) used for monitoring single, 120-Volt circuits.
If you end up with more 50-Amp sensors than you need, and not enough 20-Amp sensors, you
may use the extra 50-Amp sensors on smaller circuits and vice versa, although they may not
measure as accurately. (20-Amp CTs should measure accurately for up to a 30-Amp breaker;
50-Amp CTs should provide good results for breaker sizes between 30 and 90). As described
later, in this case it is particularly important to identify the size of the sensors that you use on
each circuit on your Channel Setup Worksheet. Your Authorized Dealer can also provide
additional sensors in the sizes you need.
2.3 The Electrical (Circuit Breaker) Panel
Most (but not all) electrical panels have two columns of circuit breakers, with each breaker
controlling power to part of your home, as shown in the picture below. There will usually be
labels associated with the breakers, either on the inside door of the panel or on the breakers
themselves.

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Finding Which Circuits Power Which Devices and Appliances:
If you are concerned about the accuracy of your labels, the easiest way to verify them is to
turn “on” all electrical appliances, lights and outlets in your home, and then turn “off” one
breaker at a time and observe where power turns off. Also check wall outlets, clothes
washer/ dryers, outdoor lighting and other items that may not be as visible. Of course, you
can also check only the breakers that you might not be sure about. Electricians will often
have equipment that can help quickly test breaker connections. Use the Channel Setup
Worksheet to mark circuits as you identify them. You can always change circuit information
after installation.
Generally, each circuit breaker will be labelled, but in some cases, especially in older or
remodelled homes, the labels are incorrect or missing. (NOTE: Not all circuit breakers are used
in all cases, so a missing label could simply mean that the circuit is not powering anything).
Before physically installing the eMonitor, it is suggested that you verify the labels on each
circuit breaker inside the panel. Taking the time to identify exactly which breaker controls
which items will result in a good installation, productive on line set up and the best customer
experience. Verifying the circuit labels will also come in handy if you ever experience an
electrical problem and want to check the appropriate circuit. Please note, however, that it is
also possible to use the installed eMonitor to help identify miss-labeled circuits.
2.4 Channel Setup Worksheet
During the Installation process, the installer needs to fill out the Channel Setup Worksheet. An
example is given below for an eMonitor-24 unit. (In this case, the customer has purchased a
Software License that includes the monitoring of a renewable energy source). This Worksheet

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is critical for configuring the eMonitor correctly in order to be able to accurately measure the
energy use on different circuits. To make your job easier, this form should be filled out as the
sensors are being attached. The form is divided into two sections. The upper section asks for
general information about the home and the eMonitor, specifically the following:
Serial # of the eMonitor Base Unit being installed, along with the Serial # of the Gateway
you are connecting it to. (The first 5 digits will be pre-filled).
Your description of the Circuit Panel to which the eMonitor is attached (e.g. “Main
Panel”)
Location (street address) of the installation
The number of the breaker you used to power the eMonitor Base Unit
If for some reason you are unable to connect sensors to the Mains (some panels make
that difficult), check the Computed Mains box and the eMonitor will add up all of the
branch circuits in order to compute total usage. (You need to monitor all circuits for this
to work effectively, or at least all feeds to sub-panels if you are not monitoring them)
The next section has information on the breakers and circuits, as well as the Channels that they
are connected to. In this section of the Worksheet, please:
Record the Breaker Number as it appears on the electrical panel
Enter the rated size of the circuit breaker, measured in amps (this is always shown on
the breaker)
Check if it is a double (sometimes called double pole) breaker, which is used for 240-Volt
appliances such as electric dryers and stoves. Double breakers have 2 breakers linked
together. (Some electric panels have pairs of small, space saving breakers. If they are
not linked together, they are not double breakers)
Enter the Label, as described earlier
Check the type of sensor you used on the circuit. As described earlier, you should
generally place the 20-Amp sensors on 120-Volt circuits and the 50-Amp sensors on the
240-Volt circuits, but this may not always be possible given your supply of sensors. (If
you needed a larger sensor, please note the size on the worksheet).
Indicate if you used 2 sensors on a 240v circuit
(explanation to follow)
There is also a “Notes” field at the back of the page to
identify anything unusual.

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A close-up photo of a typical circuit breaker panel is shown above. Notice the six breaker
switches and the amperage label (circled) on each circuit –in this case three 20-Amp breakers
and three 15-Amp breakers.
General instructions for installing the eMonitor and filling out the Worksheet can be found on
the back of the form. There are multiple copies of the Worksheet included, in case you make a
mistake or want to generate a neater copy. If you are not the person who will be entering this
information online during the registration process, please make sure the information is neat
and legible to someone else. Once the Worksheet is used for the Configuration part of
registration, a copy should be kept by the Authorized Dealer for support purposes.
We cannot overemphasize the importance of this Worksheet; unless it is accurate, the
eMonitor will be unable to deliver its maximum benefit.
TIP: If you have the chance,
you will be well served by
planning out your circuit to
channel mapping before
you start installing the
eMonitor, and fill out
portions of the form in
advance. It is also a good
practice to put labels on
the sensors themselves
identifying what channel
they have been attached
to, as well as on the wires
near the channel
connectors on the
eMonitor Base Unit and
xPods. This will make it
much easier if there is ever
a need to change
connections or replace a
component.

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2.5 Installing the eMonitor
The following steps involve opening the circuit breaker panel and installing the sensors. It is
extremely dangerous for an untrained person to attempt this installation since high voltage is
always present in the panel. Injury or death could result from improper usage. Have a
licensed electrician perform the installation!
2.5.1 Preparing the Electrical Panel
WARNING –only a licensed electrician should undertake this and all
subsequent installation steps, based on local codes.
1. Shut down any computers, digital video recorders, medical
equipment, or other devices that could be damaged if shut
down suddenly.
2. Turn off power at the main breaker switch. This will cut
power to the entire home, so be sure to have alternate
lighting (flashlight or battery-powered headlamp) for the
remainder of the installation.
3. Remove the cover from breaker panel. Generally this is
done with four or six screws on the edges of the panel.
Place the cover on the floor or an elevated surface so you
still can read the circuit breaker labels (if, as is often the
case, they are located inside the panel door).
4. Decide where you will mount the eMonitor Base Unit. Typically there will be room at
the bottom of the panel; make sure you can install it with the Channels facing out, so
that you can connect the sensors.
2.5.2 Connecting the Power Cable
The eMonitor is designed to be powered by a 15A breaker. It will probably be easier to attach
the Power Cable to a breaker before you connect all of the sensors.
The Power Cable has black and white wires. Find an unused breaker, loosen the screw slightly,
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the wire is held firmly. The white wire needs to be attached to the Neutral Bar, where you will
see other white wires attached. You may need to hunt for this if the panel is crowded. Find an
empty screw, loosen it, slide the white wire underneath, and tighten the screw.
NOTE: In many locations, the Electrical Code does not permit double up on a breaker or Neutral
Bar. If there are no free breakers and none can be added, please consult with your Dealer
about installing an external power cord that can power the eMonitor.
2.5.3 Sensor (CT) Installation
Unpack and unwind all of the sensor wires.
Installing Sensors on the Mains
Locate the two big 150-Amp spring-loaded eMonitor sensors, which
are connected. Identify the two incoming main power lines near the
top of the panel.
Open one of the spring-loaded sensors by firmly pressing the lever on
the side, and place the open jaws around the insulated area of one of
the incoming power lines, above it connects to the panel.
WARNING –even with the main breaker “off” these lines will still have power to them and
electrocution could result from touching the electrified areas. Make sure you avoid the

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mounting screws as shown at the bottom of the picture at left! They may be in other
locations in your panel.
Once the jaws are around the power wire, simply let go of the lever and the sensor “ring” will
close around the wire. It’s normal for the sensor to slide down the wire and rest close to the
mounting screws.
Repeat this step for installing the second 150-Amp sensor around the second incoming power
line. (It does not matter in which direction you install the CTs). It is best to connect these
sensors to the eMonitor base unit now (as described below), but you can wait until you have
installed all of the branch circuits, as long as you have set up a way to identify which circuit
each sensor has been connected to –such as by putting a label on the sensors with the
associated circuit numbers.
NOTE: In some panels with 400-Amp service or greater it is possible that there will be
additional input lines coming into the panel. Other eMonitor Channels can be used for
additional power inputs, coming from either your electric utility or from a power generator in
your home such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. If there are one or more additional circuits
labelled as Mains or a Power Source, clamp 50-Amp sensors on to them using the process
described below, attach those sensors to eMonitor Channels, and fill out the Channel Setup
Worksheet appropriately, as described earlier. (If the 50-Amp sensors do not fit, ask your dealer
for additional 150-Amp sensors.)
If the large sensors do not fully close around the Main wires, which could be the case if you
have very large electrical service coming into your home, the eMonitor will work but lose
accuracy. Please consult with your Authorized Dealer about getting larger sensors.
Installing Branch Circuit Breakers
With the main breaker still off, start installing the smaller sensors on each of the branch circuits
to be monitored. Please pay close attention to when to use a 50-Amp or 20-Amp sensor, as
described below. Start with the 12 circuits that will be attached to the eMonitor Base Unit.
When you have attached the sensors to the circuits and associated Channels, you can begin
installing the sensors that will be attached to the xPod.
120V Circuits
Most of the circuit breakers in your panel will be single 120-Volt breakers for normal household
circuits. Use one 20A sensor for each of these.
240V circuits
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circuits, which are used for heavy-duty appliances such as central air conditioners, electric
baseboard heaters, clothes dryers and other large appliances.
Some appliances operate strictly on 240 Volts; this is known as a “balanced” appliance or load,
because the same amount of power is drawn through each wire of the locked-together
breakers. Common balanced appliances are electric baseboard heat and central air
conditioners. If you know that the breaker is attached to a balanced appliance, then you only
need to attach one 50-Amp sensor to one of the two wires (it doesn’t matter which), and check
the Black (50A) box under CT/Sensor Type on the Worksheet. This information is used by the
eMonitor to calculate the correct usage.
Other 240-Volt appliances –such as electric ranges and dryers –also have components that
draw 120-Volts; these are referred to as “unbalanced loads”. In these cases, you need to install
two 50-Amp sensors (see illustration of breakers below). Check the Black (50A) box as before,
but also check the 2CTs box in this case. NOTE: These must be connected to consecutive
channels –and must use the same size CT.
If you do not know whether the load is “balanced” or “unbalanced”, use two sensors, and
check the appropriate box. This will use up another sensor, but the results will always be
correct with two sensors, which is not the case if you put only one sensor on an unbalanced
load.
On the Worksheet, please note both circuit (breaker) numbers for a 240-Volt circuit, even if you
only use one sensor. See the sample filled out Worksheet for an example.
To install the sensors:
1. Open the sensor, squeezing the top (round part) and bottom of the sensor together to
relieve pressure on the latch, and then use your fingernail to disengage the latch. Do
not use a screwdriver or try to pry the latch open, since that could break the latch. Once
the pressure is relieved on the sensor it should be easy to open.
2. Place the open clamp around the insulated wire coming into the circuit breaker.
3. Close the sensor by pressing on the locking tab; you should hear a distinctive click; this
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It does not matter which side of the sensor is facing up; simply orient the sensors so that their
cables are out of the way as much as possible, and so that the sensor wires are pointing to the
sides of the panel.
The sensors may need to be staggered –alternating one closer to the breaker and one farther
away –in order to fit neatly in the breaker panel. This will often be the case when you are
installing sensors in narrow breaker panels.
Once installed, some sensors might make a soft humming sound; this noise will disappear once
the sensor wire is connected to the eMonitor Base Unit.
Fill out the Channel Setup Worksheet as you install each sensor.
2.5.4 Optional PV Solar/Wind Turbine (or Other Generating Device) Monitoring
If you have purchased a Software License that includes renewables monitoring, the eMonitor
can also be used to measure the power produced from an electricity-generating unit, such as a
solar PV system or a wind turbine. Any type of power generation brought into the electrical
panel can be monitored. (For non-renewable energy sources, such as a back-up generator, you
do not need to purchase the renewables license).
“Balanced” load
Double breaker (240V)
Example: electric baseboard heat
Use one 50-Amp sensor
“Unbalanced” load
Dual voltage (240+120V)
Example: dryer
Use two 50-Amp sensors
USE CONSECUTIVE
CHANNELS
NOTE: If you find a single 120-Volt circuit with two wires attached, this wiring is generally
not to code, and may not be safe. Consult a licensed electrician. If you decide to use this
breaker as-is, and there is clearly not a 240-Volt appliance on the circuit, we recommend
you use one 20-Amp sensor around both wires and check the circuit as 120V. However, we
recommend you consult a licensed electrician before you decide to use the circuit as-is.
Single breaker (120V)
Use one 20-Amp sensor

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Note that only systems that have their inverted (DC to AC) power output directly connected to
the breaker panel (normally via a double breaker) are supported.
These power-generating units can generally be treated like a balanced 240-Volt circuit, and you
will only need to use one 50-Amp sensor.
2.5.5 Installing an eMonitor at a Sub-Panel
If you are installing eMonitor Units at a Main
Panel and one or more sub-panels, the installation
process is identical for each, except that sub-
panels will have no power inputs from the
electrical grid, but only from the Main Panel. An
eMonitor4-14s, 24s, or 44s unit (where the s
stands for sub-panel) should be used with sub-
panels.
If there are Main wires coming into what you
perceive as a sub-panel, this generally implies
that you have 400 amp or greater service, which
is being split among multiple electric panels,
each one of which is in effect a Main Panel.
There is no need to attach sensors to the feed from the Main Panel to a sub-panel if the Main
Panel is being monitored. (eMonitor s units do not ship
with 150A CTs). Further, if sub-panels are being
monitored, do not put sensors on the Main Panel circuits
that feed the sub-panels. This would result in double
counting.
If you are not separately monitoring a sub-panel, then it
does make sense to monitor the circuits on the Main
Panel feeding the sub-panel (see Figure to right). Sub-
panel feeds should be treated identically to 240-Volt
circuits with two 50-Amp sensors attached.
Figure 1
Figure 2

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2.5.6 Connecting the Sensors to the eMonitor Base Unit
As each set of 2 linked sensors is installed,
connect the pair to the appropriately
numbered Channel port on the eMonitor
Base Unit. The sensor wire plug will lock in
to a double Channel port that is marked as a
pair of Channels. Check that the Channel
port connections match what is written on
the Channel Setup Worksheet. You can only
install the sensors such that the one with a
small green label goes into an odd (left)
numbered Channel and the one with a small
red label goes into an even (right) Channel in a pair (red for right). A sensor wire plug is shown
above. It is a good idea to add the provided labels to each sensor (one on the sensor itself and
one showing the pairs on the wire near the eMonitor Channels) which corresponds to the
numbered Channel port on the eMonitor Base Unit. This way if you need to replace the
eMonitor, it is easy to figure out where the sensors should plug in. Mains should always be
attached to Channels 1 and 2
2.5.7 Connecting the Sensors to an Expansion Pod
Before connecting any Sensors to an xPod, make sure the
xPod switch is set correctly. The switch is needed to be able
to distinguish between xPods when there is more than one,
such as the case for the eMonitor4-44. xPods should have
arrived with the switch set to the A position. That is the
correct position for the first xPod you install, which is all you
will install with an eMonitor4-24. (There are no xPods required for the eMonitor4-14). If a
second xPod is installed, set the switch set to the B position; the third should be set to C. (Only
3 xPods can be connected to an eMonitor).
The process for connecting the sensors to the Channels on the xPod is identical to the process
for connecting to the eMonitor base unit.

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2.5.8 Connecting the xPod to the eMonitor Base Unit
The x Pod was delivered with a cable coming out of one side. Connect the cable of the first xPod
you install, with the switch set to A, directly to the eMonitor Base Unit. If you are installing 2 or
more xPods, you daisy chain them together using the same type of cable.
2.5.9 Mounting the eMonitor Base Unit and the xPod
Once you have connected all of the sensors to the eMonitor, you can either leave it un-
tethered, or mount it inside the panel. You can use the tie wires provided with the unit, and tie
it to a fixed spot in the panel, or use Velcro and attach to an inside surface of the panel. The
xPod can be treated in the identical manner.
Before mounting the eMonitor Base Unit, please make sure to connect the other end of the
Power Cable to the eMonitor, as shown.
IMPORTANT: There is a serial number on the bottom of the eMonitor Base Unit. You should
have recorded this number on the Setup Worksheet, and will need it to register and configure
the unit, so please make sure it has been recorded before you mount the Base Unit and close
the panel.
2.5.10 Organizing the Sensor Wires
After all the sensors are installed at the breakers and the wires are
connected to the eMonitor Base Unit and an xPod, the set of loose
wires (up to 44) may look messy. So, now it is time to clean up the
wires and make the installation neat and organized. Organize the
loose sensor wires on the left and right side of the inside of the
breaker box, using six or eight of the included wire ties to prevent
movement and allow the cover to be affixed.
Power Cable attached to eMonitor
xPod attached to eMonitor

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When you are finished, carefully cut the excess part of the
wire ties with a wire cutter or strong scissors, being extra
careful not to cut the wires accidentally!
Congratulations! You have now finished the bulk of the
installation and can close the circuit panel and turn the
Main power to the house back on.
2.6 Installing and Connecting the eMonitor
Gateway
Physically installing the eMonitor Gateway is extremely
simple. You can hang it on the wall with the brackets
provided, or place it on a table. Find a location within 30
feet of the eMonitor Base Unit and near a 120 volt power
outlet. Attach the Power Supply to the Gateway and plug
it in to the wall outlet. NOTE: If you have multiple electric panels that are not close together,
you will probably need an additional Gateway.
You will see 3 LED status lights on the Gateway
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. When the Gateway powers on, the middle
one, marked PWR, should show solid green, indicating that the Gateway is drawing power. The
other LED’s will flash 3 times, pause, and then go solid for about 2 seconds. If the Gateway has
been configured with Wi-Fi (the standard configuration) the LEDs should flash green. If it was
configured for Ethernet, they flash red. (If you do a factory reset, as described later, the final
flash will be orange). Subsequently, the LED on the left, marked DATA, will flash orange for 2
seconds when an eMonitor is trying to pair with the Gateway. The eMonitor will not be able to
successfully communicate until the Gateway has been connected to the Internet.
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The Gateway also has 6 ports marked A1-A3 (analog ports) and D1-D3 (digital ports). These are for connecting
other sensors and devices, such as temperature sensors. Check for updated versions of this Installation Guide
which may include information on additional sensors that can be connected to these ports.
NOTE: The Gateway connects your eMonitors to the Internet. If the Gateway gets
unplugged, your eMonitors will no longer upload data (although they will collect and store
the data for up to 14 days). Please make sure you install the Gateway in a place where it is
not likely to be accidentally unplugged. Please note that you cannot register the system
until the Gateway is connected to the Internet.
Installed eMonitor